Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

White Marble Bathroom with Double Vanity

Jeff King & Company

Architect: Stephen Verner and Aleck Wilson Architects / Designer: Caitlin Jones Design / Photography: Paul Dyer
Large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with white walls, an undermount tub, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and marble benchtops.

Tasset Residence(ASID Design Excellence Award Total Remodel & 1st Place kitchen)

AB Design Elements, LLC

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, a corner shower, blue walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile and subway tile.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Ensuite bathroom with freestanding tub, enclosed glass shower, medium-light wood cabinetry with black matte hardware and appliances, white counter tops, black matte metal twin mirrors and twin pendants.

Storage Solutions Bathroom Remodel

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

We remodeled this small bathroom to include a more open bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. It's an incredible transformation!
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Atlanta with grey cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, mosaic tile floors, a shower seat and a double vanity.

Northgrove Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Interior view of the Northgrove Residence. Interior Design by Amity Worrell & Co. Construction by Smith Builders. Photography by Andrea Calo.
Expansive beach style master bathroom in Austin with grey cabinets, subway tile, marble benchtops, white benchtops, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Laurelhurst Remodel

JDL Development Inc.

Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bel Air Hall Bath

Whitney Garrett / Kenwood Kitchens

This is an example of a small country kids bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spa Bathroom Project

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wood.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Urban Loft Master Bathroom

NB Design Group, Inc

Custom vanity with modern sconces
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Seattle with grey cabinets, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, white walls and grey floor.

Dove white & pebble grey / Blue Carrera

Blue River Cabinetry Kitchen & Bath

KraftMaid dove white cabinetry with pebble grey mirror, Zodiaq blue carrera quartz with flat polish edge, Kohler chrome fixtures, black hardware, wood plank tile flooring, white subway tile shower.

Park Ridge Bathroom

Paula Stewart Designs

A modern traditional hall bath with Frosty Carrina countertop, mounted lighting, beveled mirror, ledge tile and chair rail, under mount rectangular sink, hexagon floor tile. Photo Credit: Patterson Photography

Bow to the Trees in Menlo Park Makeover

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Photo of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Classic Black & White Bathroom Remodel

One Week Bath, Inc.

Traditional black and white bathroom with a double vanity, white beaded cabinets, black counter top, large tub, glass shower and built in shower shelves.

Cupcake Cosmos

Laurie Demetrio Interiors

Primary bathroom with wood vanity and white tile.
Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, a curbless shower and subway tile.

1854 Farmhouse Transformation

La Bella Casa Interior Designs

By installing a shed dormer we gained significant head clearance as well as square footage to have this beautiful walk in shower added in place of a smaller tub with no clearance.

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Ensuite bathroom with medium-light wood cabinetry, black matte hardware and appliances, white counter tops, and black matte metal mirror and pendant.
Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

East Mountain Drive

Holehouse Construction Company

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Subway Tile

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.